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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.79, 180.51 and 97.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.79, 180.51 and 97.99 is: 135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.79 : 180.51 = 97.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.79/180.51 = 97.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.79x = 180.51 × 97.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.79x = 17,687.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,687.36/130.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.23

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